Production - HACCP Coordinator

The HACCP Coordinator will support the effective implementation of the Quality Management System and serve as the local technical resource at the facility. The HACCP Coordinator will support the ongoing review & development of all HACCP and quality assurance programs and ensure they meet applicable regulations and standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and implement local site documents with oversight from direct supervisor. Interact with State, FDA and Shellfish inspectors to ensure ongoing compliance with federal regulations along with timely resolution of deficiencies as needed. Support facility compliance to policy and regulations through onsite monitoring and/or verification activities. Knowledge in wet sanitation and pre-operational monitoring procedures. Conduct/Review Pre-op inspection records as required. Maintain readiness for Third Party GMP audit Schedule and deliver local site Food Safety including CCPs, Food Defense, and Quality Management system training per schedule. Assist in investigation of customer complaints.  Support Corrective actions as needed. Organizes and maintains HACCP records, verification of HACCP observations as required in the HACCP Plan(s) and verifies all elements of the HACCP Plan as required.  Conduct HACCP reassessments as required annually or when there are changes in the facility or equipment or raw materials Provide FSQA support to internal projects (e.g. new items, new equipment installation, etc.) Assist in production and packaging where needed to learn and understand the entire process Performs inspection procedures at frequencies identified in programs, procedures, and specifications. Perform routine inspections of the environment and facility to ensure regulatory requirements and HACCP, GMP, SSOP procedures are met. Reports information. Ensures product that fails to meet expectations or program requirements is retained and appropriate personnel are notified Prepares and presents HACCP training to all appropriate personnel and files all QA and HACCP documents. Audits all HACCP documentation on a regular basis. Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objections.  Rate is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience   Required Skills and Abilities: Language Ability: Bilingual in English/Spanish a .  Writes and speaks effectively.  States own opinions clearly and concisely; listens well.  Exercises a professional approach with others.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. Math Ability: Basic math skills with addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Deals patiently and respectfully. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advance level of expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel.  Knowledge of, JDE, & other inventory programs.  Must be able to operate common office machines. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environment will be cold and wet.  Sitting, standing, walking and bending on a daily basis.    Required Core Competencies: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field highly preferred. Minimum education GED or HS diploma Minimum of three years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing highly preferred. Knowledge of seafood regulations, GMP’s, food safety audits, process procedures and documentation. GFSI audit experience highly preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Organization: able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way Seafood HACCP certified or ability to gain certification within 6 months of hire

Salary : $21 - $25